Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 110, 1908

Kress, D. H.

St. Helena, California

April 8, 1908

Previously unpublished. +^Note

Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Kress

Dear Brother and Sister Kress:

Yesterday I sent you a few lines with a promise of more soon. Today I will try to write some, though I am feeling too poorly to do the work I desire to do. I was taken sick last night, and this morning feel unable to write at length. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 1

My brother and sister, the Lord Jesus will certainly be your present help in every time of need. Commit your case to the One who will never disappoint you. Lay hold upon Jesus: He can give you relief. He knows how to apply the soothing balm. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 2

You must keep a reserve of spiritual strength, in order to enable you to carry the heavy responsibilities that rest upon you. Your help is needed in the ministry, to speak words in season, words that will draw souls to Christ. Through you spiritual grace may flow, bringing restoration to the afflicted. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 3

In all our sanitariums there needs to be a spiritual influence that shall be manifested in prayer and in a ministry that will be refreshing. Be careful that you do not become exhausted physically or mentally. It is not wise for one or two to be overburdened with responsibilities, where there are others who might share the burdens. May the Lord sustain you and uphold you. This He will do if you will trustingly confide in Him. But do not become overwearied. As you labor for souls, the converting power of God will be with you. Invisible <agencies> are ready to make the right impression upon human minds. Bible truth will make impressions upon the sin-sick souls. Let those who speak of this truth use words that are too plain to be misunderstood. If you will speak helpful words to the sick, there are many who will afterward remember the Bible lessons given, and the Holy Spirit will impress them upon the mind. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 4

You may also be a blessing to the students in the school. Keep the Bible truths shining brightly, and the Lord will guide you in speaking right words. Let it stand forth clearly that the world must be warned. The truth will exert a refining influence upon the mind and heart and soul of those for whom you labor. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 5

I have earnestly desired that our whole church might come into a closer communion with God. How can I make it understood by believers that we as a people may find rest and peace in the Saviour? I am instructed that there must be an increase of that living faith that works by love. We may appropriate the words of the Scriptures; for their meaning may be understood. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 6

May the Lord help you both and strengthen you in your affliction. I feel deeply over the terrible accident, but can only say, Put your trust fully in Him who alone can be your Helper. I know that you are suffering deeply, but hold fast to His hand, and He will sustain you. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 7

Be not discouraged. The Lord will relieve your distressed souls. He has a work for you to do, and He will sustain you in it. The greater your trials, the more you need the Lord to behold and strengthen. God’s purposes are to be accomplished through His people. We need the blessed Saviour every moment. Cling to the hand of Him who will lead you. 23LtMs, Lt 110, 1908, par. 8